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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 987.84 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 987.84 and 196.44 is: 294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 987.84 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/987.84 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 987.84 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 194,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,051.29/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.61

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