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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 659.29 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 659.29 and 147.07 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 659.29 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/659.29 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 659.29 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 96,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,961.41/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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