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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 658.43 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 658.43 and 195.49 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 658.43 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/658.43 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 658.43 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 128,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,716.48/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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