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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 989.41 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 989.41 and 197.42 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 989.41 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/989.41 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 989.41 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 195,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,329.32/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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