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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 657.62 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 657.62 and 130.36 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 657.62 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/657.62 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 657.62 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 85,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,727.34/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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