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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 658.06 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 658.06 and 194.94 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 658.06 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/658.06 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 658.06 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 128,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,282.22/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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