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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.51 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.51 and 130.86 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.51 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.51 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.51 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 86,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,172.29/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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