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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.55 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.55 and 130.22 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.55 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.55 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.55 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 85,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.22/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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