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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 658.19 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 658.19 and 195.24 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 658.19 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/658.19 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 658.19 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 128,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,505.02/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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