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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 657.57 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 657.57 and 194.73 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 657.57 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/657.57 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 657.57 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 128,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,048.61/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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