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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 658.56 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 658.56 and 195.50 is: 293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 658.56 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/658.56 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 658.56 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 128,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,748.48/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.20

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