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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.79 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.79 and 195.68 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.79 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.79 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.79 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 128,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,909.22/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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