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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.90, 988.14 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.90, 988.14 and 196.58 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.90 : 988.14 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.90/988.14 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.90x = 988.14 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.90x = 194,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,248.56/658.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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