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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.95, 988.10 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.95, 988.10 and 196.60 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.95 : 988.10 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.95/988.10 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.95x = 988.10 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.95x = 194,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,260.46/658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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