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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 989.21 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 989.21 and 197.21 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 989.21 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/989.21 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 989.21 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 195,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,082.29/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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