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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.94 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.94 and 151.54 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.94 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.94 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.94 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 100,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,007.31/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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