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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.07 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.07 and 196.11 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.07 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.07 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.07 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 129,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,250.22/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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