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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.30, 658.76 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.30, 658.76 and 131.14 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.30 : 658.76 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.30/658.76 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.30x = 658.76 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.30x = 86,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392.18/439.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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