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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 657.72 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 657.72 and 195.07 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 657.72 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/657.72 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 657.72 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 128,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,301.44/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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