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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 657.93 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 657.93 and 130.49 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 657.93 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/657.93 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 657.93 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 85,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,853.29/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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