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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.46, 987.86 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.46, 987.86 and 196.29 is: 294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.46 : 987.86 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.46/987.86 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.46x = 987.86 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.46x = 193,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,907.53/658.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.49

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