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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 658.92 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 658.92 and 192.55 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 658.92 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/658.92 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 658.92 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 126,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,875.05/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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