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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.70 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.70 and 131.68 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.70 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.70 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.70 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 86,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869.30/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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