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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 658.28 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 658.28 and 130.66 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 658.28 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/658.28 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 658.28 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 86,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,008.57/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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