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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.95 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.95 and 131.18 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.95 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.95 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.95 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 86,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,441.06/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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