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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.50 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.50 and 195.99 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.50 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.50 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.50 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 193,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,540.61/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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