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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 659.97 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 659.97 and 196.49 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 659.97 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/659.97 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 659.97 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 129,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,674.21/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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