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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 987.18 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 987.18 and 195.93 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 987.18 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/987.18 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 987.18 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 193,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,418.18/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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