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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.36, 985.80 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.36, 985.80 and 195.02 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.36 : 985.80 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.36/985.80 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.36x = 985.80 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.36x = 192,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,250.72/657.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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