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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.42 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.42 and 195.48 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.42 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.42 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.42 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 128,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,707.94/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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