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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 660.12 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 660.12 and 196.31 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 660.12 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/660.12 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 660.12 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 129,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,589.07/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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