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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 656.85 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 656.85 and 129.78 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 656.85 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/656.85 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 656.85 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 85,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245.99/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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