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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.98, 658.39 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.98, 658.39 and 130.83 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.98 : 658.39 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.98/658.39 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.98x = 658.39 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.98x = 86,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,137.16/438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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