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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 658.31 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 658.31 and 130.67 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 658.31 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/658.31 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 658.31 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 86,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,021.37/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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