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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 658.02 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 658.02 and 195.18 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 658.02 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/658.02 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 658.02 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 128,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,432.34/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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