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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.23, 658.77 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.23, 658.77 and 131.08 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.23 : 658.77 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.23/658.77 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.23x = 658.77 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.23x = 86,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,351.57/439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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