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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 659.53 and 131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 659.53 and 131.55 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 659.53 = 131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/659.53 = 131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 659.53 × 131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 86,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,757.22/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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