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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.67 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.67 and 195.71 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.67 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.67 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.67 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 128,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,904.03/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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