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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 658.46 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 658.46 and 130.78 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 658.46 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/658.46 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 658.46 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 86,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115.37/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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