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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.60 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.60 and 195.98 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.60 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.60 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.60 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 129,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,265.60/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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