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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.31, 657.60 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.31, 657.60 and 130.18 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.31 : 657.60 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.31/657.60 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.31x = 657.60 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.31x = 85,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,604.35/438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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