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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 988.70 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 988.70 and 196.80 is: 295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 988.70 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/988.70 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 988.70 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 194,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,570.72/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.24

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