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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 659.02 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 659.02 and 131.12 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 659.02 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/659.02 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 659.02 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 86,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,409.80/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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