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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 660.07 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 660.07 and 196.44 is: 294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 660.07 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/660.07 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 660.07 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 129,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,664.15/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.71

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