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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.87, 659.87 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.87, 659.87 and 196.38 is: 294.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.87 : 659.87 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.87/659.87 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.87x = 659.87 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.87x = 129,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,585.76/439.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.60

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