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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.25 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.25 and 131.33 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.25 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.25 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.25 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 86,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578.65/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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