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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.03 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.03 and 131.13 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.03 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.03 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.03 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 86,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,417.95/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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