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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.26 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.26 and 131.31 is: 196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.26 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.26 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.26 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 86,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,566.86/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.98

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