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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 658.20 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 658.20 and 130.61 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 658.20 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/658.20 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 658.20 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 85,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,969.64/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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