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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.25 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.25 and 130.74 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.25 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.25 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.25 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 86,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,058.95/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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