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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 660.06 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 660.06 and 196.58 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 660.06 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/660.06 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 660.06 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 129,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,754.59/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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