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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 658.38 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 658.38 and 195.40 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 658.38 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/658.38 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 658.38 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 128,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,644.16/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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