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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.15 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.15 and 195.37 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.15 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.15 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.15 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 128,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,582.77/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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