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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.56, 657.96 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.56, 657.96 and 130.41 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.56 : 657.96 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.56/657.96 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.56x = 657.96 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.56x = 85,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,804.56/438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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