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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 658.87 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 658.87 and 131.12 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 658.87 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/658.87 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 658.87 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 86,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389.88/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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