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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 659.04 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 659.04 and 196.26 is: 294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 659.04 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/659.04 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 659.04 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 129,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,343.19/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.19

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