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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 659.50 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 659.50 and 196.25 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 659.50 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/659.50 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 659.50 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 129,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,423.09/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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