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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.00, 658.62 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.00, 658.62 and 130.86 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.00 : 658.62 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.00/658.62 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.00x = 658.62 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.00x = 86,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,183.72/439.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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