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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.80, 988.19 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.80, 988.19 and 196.57 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.80 : 988.19 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.80/988.19 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.80x = 988.19 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.80x = 194,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,248.51/658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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