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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 659.05 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 659.05 and 192.65 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 659.05 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/659.05 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 659.05 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 126,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,967.15/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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