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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.13 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.13 and 130.59 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.13 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.13 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.13 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 85,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.54/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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