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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 657.08 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 657.08 and 129.89 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 657.08 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/657.08 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 657.08 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 85,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,344.19/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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