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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.29 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.29 and 195.99 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.29 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.29 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.29 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 129,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,214.74/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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