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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.06 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.06 and 129.95 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.06 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.06 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.06 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 85,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,384.95/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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