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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 657.47 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 657.47 and 130.14 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 657.47 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/657.47 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 657.47 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 85,563.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563.47/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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