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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 657.74 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 657.74 and 130.32 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 657.74 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/657.74 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 657.74 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 85,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,717.00/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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