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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.20 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.20 and 130.68 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.20 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.20 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.20 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 86,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,013.58/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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