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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 658.81 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 658.81 and 131.09 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 658.81 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/658.81 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 658.81 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 86,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,363.40/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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