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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.33, 986.17 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.33, 986.17 and 195.13 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.33 : 986.17 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.33/986.17 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.33x = 986.17 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.33x = 192,431.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,431.35/657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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