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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.33, 986.04 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.33, 986.04 and 195.10 is: 292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.33 : 986.04 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.33/986.04 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.33x = 986.04 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.33x = 192,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,371.47/657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.66

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