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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.81, 658.06 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.81, 658.06 and 130.58 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.81 : 658.06 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.81/658.06 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.81x = 658.06 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.81x = 85,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,929.47/438.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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