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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.63, 986.41 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.63, 986.41 and 195.42 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.63 : 986.41 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.63/986.41 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.63x = 986.41 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.63x = 192,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,764.24/657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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