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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 658.25 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 658.25 and 195.35 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 658.25 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/658.25 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 658.25 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 128,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,584.87/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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