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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 659.48 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 659.48 and 196.12 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 659.48 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/659.48 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 659.48 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 129,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,336.50/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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