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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 660.02 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 660.02 and 196.61 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 660.02 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/660.02 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 660.02 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 129,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,766.53/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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