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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.65, 658.18 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.65, 658.18 and 195.15 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.65 : 658.18 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.65/658.18 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.65x = 658.18 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.65x = 128,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,443.83/438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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