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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 987.98 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 987.98 and 196.32 is: 294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 987.98 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/987.98 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 987.98 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 193,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,959.25/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.52

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