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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.93 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.93 and 196.28 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.93 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.93 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.93 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 129,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,526.78/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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