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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 988.17 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 988.17 and 196.43 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 988.17 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/988.17 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 988.17 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 194,101.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,101.29/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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