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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 658.29 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 658.29 and 195.41 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 658.29 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/658.29 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 658.29 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 128,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,633.16/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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