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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.63, 658.06 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.63, 658.06 and 130.51 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.63 : 658.06 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.63/658.06 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.63x = 658.06 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.63x = 85,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,883.41/438.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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