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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 657.73 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 657.73 and 194.95 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 657.73 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/657.73 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 657.73 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 128,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,220.69/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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