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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 658.30 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 658.30 and 130.70 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 658.30 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/658.30 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 658.30 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 86,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,039.81/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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