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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 989.57 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 989.57 and 197.48 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 989.57 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/989.57 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 989.57 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 195,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,414.35/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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