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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.45, 987.34 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.45, 987.34 and 196.17 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.45 : 987.34 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.45/987.34 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.45x = 987.34 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.45x = 193,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688.22/658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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