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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 658.17 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 658.17 and 191.94 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 658.17 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/658.17 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 658.17 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 126,329.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,329.15/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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