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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.10, 658.56 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.10, 658.56 and 146.55 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.10 : 658.56 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.10/658.56 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.10x = 658.56 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.10x = 96,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514.99/439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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