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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 659.12 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 659.12 and 195.88 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 659.12 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/659.12 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 659.12 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 129,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,108.43/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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