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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 658.83 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 658.83 and 192.37 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 658.83 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/658.83 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 658.83 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 126,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,739.13/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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