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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 657.89 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 657.89 and 130.38 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 657.89 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/657.89 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 657.89 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 85,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,775.70/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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