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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 659.10 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 659.10 and 131.28 is: 196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 659.10 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/659.10 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 659.10 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 86,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,526.65/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.86

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