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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 657.99 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 657.99 and 130.52 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 657.99 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/657.99 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 657.99 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 85,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,880.92/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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