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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.68, 989.58 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.68, 989.58 and 197.43 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.68 : 989.58 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.68/989.58 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.68x = 989.58 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.68x = 195,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,371.79/659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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