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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.38, 987.21 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.38, 987.21 and 196.02 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.38 : 987.21 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.38/987.21 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.38x = 987.21 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.38x = 193,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,512.90/658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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