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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.64 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.64 and 131.02 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.64 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.64 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.64 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 86,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,295.01/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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