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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.65 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.65 and 131.53 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.65 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.65 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.65 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 86,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.76/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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