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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.53 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.53 and 193.11 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.53 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.53 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.53 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 127,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,361.84/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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