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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.48 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.48 and 131.63 is: 197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.48 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.48 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.48 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 86,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,803.40/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.36

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