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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 989.45 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 989.45 and 197.40 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 989.45 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/989.45 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 989.45 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 195,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,317.43/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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