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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.16, 657.36 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.16, 657.36 and 130.01 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.16 : 657.36 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.16/657.36 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.16x = 657.36 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.16x = 85,464.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,464.69/438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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