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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.84 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.84 and 146.09 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.84 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.84 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.84 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 96,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,100.56/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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