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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 660.17 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 660.17 and 196.84 is: 295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 660.17 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/660.17 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 660.17 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 129,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,947.86/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.44

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