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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.87 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.87 and 131.02 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.87 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.87 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.87 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 86,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323.17/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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