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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.01, 987.01 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.01, 987.01 and 195.79 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.01 : 987.01 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.01/987.01 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.01x = 987.01 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.01x = 193,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,243.73/658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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