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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.41, 657.77 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.41, 657.77 and 195.11 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.41 : 657.77 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.41/657.77 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.41x = 657.77 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.41x = 128,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,333.24/438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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