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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 658.29 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 658.29 and 126.59 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 658.29 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/658.29 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 658.29 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 83,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,332.93/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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