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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 658.73 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 658.73 and 146.78 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 658.73 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/658.73 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 658.73 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 96,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,687.93/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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