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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 988.40 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 988.40 and 196.64 is: 295.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 988.40 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/988.40 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 988.40 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 194,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,359.62/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.01

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