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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.51, 987.76 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.51, 987.76 and 196.29 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.51 : 987.76 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.51/987.76 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.51x = 987.76 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.51x = 193,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,887.41/658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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