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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 987.05 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 987.05 and 195.80 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 987.05 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/987.05 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 987.05 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 193,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,259.94/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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