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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.61, 658.03 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.61, 658.03 and 130.45 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.61 : 658.03 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.61/658.03 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.61x = 658.03 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.61x = 85,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,840.01/438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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