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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 658.13 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 658.13 and 191.95 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 658.13 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/658.13 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 658.13 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 126,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,330.77/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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