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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 657.65 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 657.65 and 130.40 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 657.65 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/657.65 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 657.65 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 85,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,757.56/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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