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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.85 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.85 and 131.04 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.85 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.85 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.85 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 86,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335.05/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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