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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 988.91 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 988.91 and 196.94 is: 295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 988.91 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/988.91 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 988.91 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 194,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,753.96/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.45

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