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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.77, 987.84 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.77, 987.84 and 196.43 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.77 : 987.84 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.77/987.84 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.77x = 987.84 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.77x = 194,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,036.47/658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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