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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 658.35 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 658.35 and 195.43 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 658.35 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/658.35 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 658.35 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 128,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,659.69/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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