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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.53 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.53 and 131.50 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.53 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.53 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.53 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 86,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724.24/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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