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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.19, 988.87 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.19, 988.87 and 196.98 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.19 : 988.87 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.19/988.87 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.19x = 988.87 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.19x = 194,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786.63/659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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