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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 659.15 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 659.15 and 195.89 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 659.15 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/659.15 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 659.15 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 129,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,116.62/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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