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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.99 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.99 and 131.77 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.99 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.99 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.99 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 86,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,964.32/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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