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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 659.97 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 659.97 and 147.49 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 659.97 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/659.97 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 659.97 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 97,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,338.98/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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