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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.52 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.52 and 130.87 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.52 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.52 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.52 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 86,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,179.86/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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