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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.95 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.95 and 196.22 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.95 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.95 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.95 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 129,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,496.55/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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