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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 988.65 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 988.65 and 196.92 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 988.65 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/988.65 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 988.65 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 194,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,684.96/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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