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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.04 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.04 and 195.28 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.04 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.04 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.04 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 128,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,502.05/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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