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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 657.95 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 657.95 and 130.49 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 657.95 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/657.95 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 657.95 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 85,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,851.95/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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