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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 658.76 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 658.76 and 131.02 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 658.76 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/658.76 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 658.76 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 86,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,310.74/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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