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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 987.88 and 196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 987.88 and 196.24 is: 294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 987.88 = 196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/987.88 = 196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 987.88 × 196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 193,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,861.57/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.42

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