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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 659.90 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 659.90 and 151.26 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 659.90 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/659.90 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 659.90 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 99,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,816.47/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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