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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 659.70 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 659.70 and 131.61 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 659.70 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/659.70 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 659.70 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 86,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823.12/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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