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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 658.16 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 658.16 and 130.58 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 658.16 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/658.16 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 658.16 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 85,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,938.59/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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