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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 657.95 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 657.95 and 195.44 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 657.95 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/657.95 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 657.95 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 128,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,585.48/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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