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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 657.87 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 657.87 and 146.13 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 657.87 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/657.87 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 657.87 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 96,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,137.96/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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