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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 659.93 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 659.93 and 196.48 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 659.93 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/659.93 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 659.93 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 129,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,663.99/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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