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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 658.97 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 658.97 and 131.16 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 658.97 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/658.97 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 658.97 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 86,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,430.51/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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