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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.41, 987.39 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.41, 987.39 and 196.05 is: 294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.41 : 987.39 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.41/987.39 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.41x = 987.39 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.41x = 193,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,577.81/658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.01

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