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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 657.96 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 657.96 and 195.04 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 657.96 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/657.96 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 657.96 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 128,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,328.52/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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