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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.89 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.89 and 195.86 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.89 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.89 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.89 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 129,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,050.20/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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