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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.80 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.80 and 130.97 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.80 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.80 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.80 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 86,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,279.74/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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