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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.24 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.24 and 131.32 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.24 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.24 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.24 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 86,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571.40/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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