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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 988.27 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 988.27 and 196.52 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 988.27 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/988.27 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 988.27 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 194,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,214.95/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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