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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 659.84 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 659.84 and 131.67 is: 197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 659.84 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/659.84 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 659.84 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 86,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,880.47/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.54

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