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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 989.43 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 989.43 and 197.32 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 989.43 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/989.43 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 989.43 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 195,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,237.42/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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