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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 658.77 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 658.77 and 195.69 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 658.77 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/658.77 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 658.77 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 128,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,911.41/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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