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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.08, 988.67 and 196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.08, 988.67 and 196.85 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.08 : 988.67 = 196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.08/988.67 = 196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.08x = 988.67 × 196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.08x = 194,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,613.76/659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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