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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.55 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.55 and 195.40 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.55 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.55 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.55 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 128,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,679.51/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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