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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 658.50 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 658.50 and 195.38 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 658.50 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/658.50 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 658.50 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 128,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.73/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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