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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657 and 194.62 is: 291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 127,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,865.34/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.68

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