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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 658.14 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 658.14 and 195.16 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 658.14 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/658.14 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 658.14 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 128,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,442.60/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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