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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 658.98 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 658.98 and 195.79 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 658.98 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/658.98 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 658.98 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 129,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,021.69/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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