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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.14 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.14 and 195.98 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.14 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.14 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.14 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 129,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,178.26/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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