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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 659.49 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 659.49 and 196.33 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 659.49 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/659.49 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 659.49 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 129,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,477.67/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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