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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.33, 985.96 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.33, 985.96 and 195.11 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.33 : 985.96 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.33/985.96 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.33x = 985.96 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.33x = 192,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,369.68/657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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