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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 659.02 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 659.02 and 146.79 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 659.02 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/659.02 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 659.02 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 96,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,737.55/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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