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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 987.08 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 987.08 and 202 is: 303.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 987.08 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/987.08 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 987.08 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 199,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,390.16/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.02

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