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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.10 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.10 and 195.96 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.10 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.10 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.10 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 129,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,157.24/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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