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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.77 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.77 and 131.00 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.77 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.77 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.77 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 86,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,297.30/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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