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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 659.49 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 659.49 and 131.58 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 659.49 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/659.49 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 659.49 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 86,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,775.69/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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