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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.89 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.89 and 131.72 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.89 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.89 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.89 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 86,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,917.58/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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