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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.97, 988.64 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.97, 988.64 and 196.74 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.97 : 988.64 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.97/988.64 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.97x = 988.64 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.97x = 194,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,504.05/658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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