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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.46 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.46 and 195.96 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.46 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.46 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.46 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 129,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,227.78/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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