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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 988.87 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 988.87 and 197.12 is: 295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 988.87 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/988.87 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 988.87 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 194,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,920.12/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.63

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