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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 988.30 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 988.30 and 196.68 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 988.30 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/988.30 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 988.30 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 194,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,377.24/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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