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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 658.02 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 658.02 and 126.32 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 658.02 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/658.02 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 658.02 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 83,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117.93/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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