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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 660.20 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 660.20 and 196.49 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 660.20 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/660.20 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 660.20 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 129,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,721.69/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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