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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.75, 988.14 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.75, 988.14 and 196.54 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.75 : 988.14 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.75/988.14 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.75x = 988.14 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.75x = 194,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,209.04/658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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