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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 657.37 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 657.37 and 130.08 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 657.37 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/657.37 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 657.37 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 85,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.69/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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