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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 656.96 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 656.96 and 194.50 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 656.96 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/656.96 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 656.96 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 127,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,778.72/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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