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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 658.02 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 658.02 and 195.23 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 658.02 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/658.02 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 658.02 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 128,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,462.87/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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