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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 660.11 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 660.11 and 196.62 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 660.11 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/660.11 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 660.11 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 129,790.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,790.83/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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