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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.34, 657.62 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.34, 657.62 and 130.19 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.34 : 657.62 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.34/657.62 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.34x = 657.62 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.34x = 85,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,615.55/438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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