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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.42, 657.73 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.42, 657.73 and 195.02 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.42 : 657.73 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.42/657.73 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.42x = 657.73 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.42x = 128,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,270.50/438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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