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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.40, 657.34 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.40, 657.34 and 194.80 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.40 : 657.34 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.40/657.34 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.40x = 657.34 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.40x = 128,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,049.83/438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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