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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.49, 986.27 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.49, 986.27 and 195.25 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.49 : 986.27 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.49/986.27 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.49x = 986.27 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.49x = 192,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,569.22/657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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