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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 657.12 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 657.12 and 129.93 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 657.12 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/657.12 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 657.12 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 85,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,379.60/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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