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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.40 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.40 and 130.78 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.40 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.40 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.40 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 86,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105.55/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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