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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 657.64 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 657.64 and 130.31 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 657.64 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/657.64 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 657.64 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 85,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,695.10/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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