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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 657.72 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 657.72 and 130.34 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 657.72 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/657.72 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 657.72 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 85,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728.87/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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