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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 659.66 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 659.66 and 131.66 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 659.66 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/659.66 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 659.66 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 86,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,846.88/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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