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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.40 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.40 and 131.40 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.40 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.40 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.40 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 86,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,645.16/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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