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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.40 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.40 and 130.04 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.40 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.40 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.40 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 85,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,484.68/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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