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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 988.17 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 988.17 and 196.74 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 988.17 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/988.17 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 988.17 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 194,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412.57/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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