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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.35 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.35 and 196.57 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.35 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.35 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.35 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 194,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,279.96/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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