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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 988.19 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 988.19 and 196.45 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 988.19 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/988.19 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 988.19 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 194,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,127.21/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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