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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 659.19 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 659.19 and 147.01 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 659.19 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/659.19 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 659.19 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 96,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,906.43/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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