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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.96, 658.68 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.96, 658.68 and 195.66 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.96 : 658.68 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.96/658.68 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.96x = 658.68 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.96x = 128,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,877.33/438.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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