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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 988.48 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 988.48 and 196.78 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 988.48 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/988.48 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 988.48 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 194,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,513.09/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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