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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 656.90 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 656.90 and 129.90 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 656.90 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/656.90 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 656.90 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 85,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331.63/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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