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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.03 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.03 and 146.76 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.03 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.03 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.03 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 96,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,716.04/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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