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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 987.42 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 987.42 and 195.96 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 987.42 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/987.42 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 987.42 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 193,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,493.71/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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