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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.84, 986.58 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.84, 986.58 and 195.49 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.84 : 986.58 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.84/986.58 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.84x = 986.58 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.84x = 192,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,866.52/657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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