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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.69 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.69 and 131.65 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.69 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.69 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.69 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 86,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,845.88/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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