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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 659.25 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 659.25 and 196.19 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 659.25 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/659.25 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 659.25 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 129,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,334.96/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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