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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 989.08 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 989.08 and 197.18 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 989.08 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/989.08 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 989.08 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 195,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,022.10/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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