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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.60, 657.86 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.60, 657.86 and 130.44 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.60 : 657.86 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.60/657.86 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.60x = 657.86 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.60x = 85,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,811.26/438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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