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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.65 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.65 and 131.65 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.65 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.65 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.65 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 86,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,842.92/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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