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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.20 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.20 and 195.82 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.20 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.20 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.20 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 129,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,084.54/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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