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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 659.39 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 659.39 and 131.40 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 659.39 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/659.39 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 659.39 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 86,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,643.85/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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