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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 658.15 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 658.15 and 195.01 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 658.15 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/658.15 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 658.15 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 128,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,343.70/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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