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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 659.36 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 659.36 and 131.44 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 659.36 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/659.36 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 659.36 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 86,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666.28/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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