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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.22, 985.72 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.22, 985.72 and 195 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.22 : 985.72 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.22/985.72 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.22x = 985.72 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.22x = 192,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,215.40/657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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