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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.68, 989.39 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.68, 989.39 and 191.21 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.68 : 989.39 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.68/989.39 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.68x = 989.39 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.68x = 189,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,179.04/659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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