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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.99, 658.34 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.99, 658.34 and 130.76 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.99 : 658.34 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.99/658.34 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.99x = 658.34 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.99x = 86,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081.25/438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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