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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 658.28 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 658.28 and 130.71 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 658.28 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/658.28 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 658.28 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 86,043.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.78/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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