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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 657.95 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 657.95 and 130.50 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 657.95 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/657.95 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 657.95 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 85,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.48/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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