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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 658.70 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 658.70 and 130.98 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 658.70 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/658.70 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 658.70 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 86,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,278.83/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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