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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 657.48 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 657.48 and 194.79 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 657.48 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/657.48 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 657.48 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 128,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,070.53/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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