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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 658.04 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 658.04 and 195.17 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 658.04 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/658.04 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 658.04 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 128,425.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,425.40/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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