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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 657.96 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 657.96 and 195.06 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 657.96 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/657.96 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 657.96 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 128,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,341.68/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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