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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 988.40 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 988.40 and 196.72 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 988.40 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/988.40 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 988.40 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 194,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,438.05/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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