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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 658.85 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 658.85 and 131.01 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 658.85 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/658.85 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 658.85 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 86,317.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317.75/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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