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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 660.01 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 660.01 and 131.82 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 660.01 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/660.01 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 660.01 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 87,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001.86/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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