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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.18, 988.85 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.18, 988.85 and 196.99 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.18 : 988.85 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.18/988.85 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.18x = 988.85 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.18x = 194,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,787.63/659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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