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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 658.03 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 658.03 and 130.65 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 658.03 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/658.03 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 658.03 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 85,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.62/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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