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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 658.24 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 658.24 and 130.78 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 658.24 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/658.24 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 658.24 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 86,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,084.63/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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