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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 659.82 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 659.82 and 193.07 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 659.82 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/659.82 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 659.82 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 127,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,393.97/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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