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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 659.19 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 659.19 and 131.31 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 659.19 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/659.19 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 659.19 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 86,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,558.24/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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