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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 659.54 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 659.54 and 131.54 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 659.54 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/659.54 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 659.54 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 86,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,756.63/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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