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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.87, 658.33 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.87, 658.33 and 130.73 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.87 : 658.33 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.87/658.33 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.87x = 658.33 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.87x = 86,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,064.80/438.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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