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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 657.64 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 657.64 and 195.43 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 657.64 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/657.64 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 657.64 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 128,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,518.81/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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