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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 658.71 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 658.71 and 131.01 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 658.71 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/658.71 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 658.71 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 86,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,297.60/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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