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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 657.93 and 114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 657.93 and 114.00 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 657.93 = 114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/657.93 = 114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 657.93 × 114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 75,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001.98/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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