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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 659.14 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 659.14 and 131.31 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 659.14 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/659.14 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 659.14 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 86,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,549.70/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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