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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.77, 658.24 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.77, 658.24 and 195.30 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.77 : 658.24 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.77/658.24 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.77x = 658.24 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.77x = 128,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,553.78/438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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