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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.84 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.84 and 131.66 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.84 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.84 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.84 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 86,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,870.58/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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