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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 659.10 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 659.10 and 195.58 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 659.10 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/659.10 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 659.10 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 128,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,906.78/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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