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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.08 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.08 and 195.36 is: 292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.08 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.08 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.08 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 128,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,562.51/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.72

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