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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 659.16 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 659.16 and 131.21 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 659.16 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/659.16 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 659.16 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 86,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485.09/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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