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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 988.58 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 988.58 and 196.71 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 988.58 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/988.58 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 988.58 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 194,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,462.59/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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