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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.94 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.94 and 131.19 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.94 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.94 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.94 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 86,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,445.68/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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