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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 658.40 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 658.40 and 130.82 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 658.40 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/658.40 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 658.40 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 86,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,127.94/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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