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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 989.30 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 989.30 and 197.18 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 989.30 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/989.30 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 989.30 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 195,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,064.24/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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