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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.37, 987.72 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.37, 987.72 and 196.14 is: 294.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.37 : 987.72 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.37/987.72 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.37x = 987.72 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.37x = 193,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,731.40/658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.26

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