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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.89 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.89 and 195.75 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.89 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.89 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.89 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 128,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,977.72/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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