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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 659.01 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 659.01 and 146.89 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 659.01 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/659.01 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 659.01 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 96,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,799.87/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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