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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 657.44 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 657.44 and 130.08 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 657.44 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/657.44 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 657.44 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 85,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,519.80/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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