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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 659.46 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 659.46 and 131.41 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 659.46 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/659.46 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 659.46 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 86,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,656.34/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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