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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 986.12 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 986.12 and 195.20 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 986.12 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/986.12 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 986.12 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 192,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,490.62/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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