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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.04 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.04 and 195.84 is: 293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.04 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.04 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.04 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 129,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,066.39/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.65

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