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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.83 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.83 and 131.03 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.83 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.83 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.83 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 86,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,326.16/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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