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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.58, 659.39 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.58, 659.39 and 131.44 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.58 : 659.39 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.58/659.39 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.58x = 659.39 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.58x = 86,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,670.22/439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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