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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.92 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.92 and 130.47 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.92 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.92 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.92 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 85,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,838.17/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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