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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 989.68 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 989.68 and 197.50 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 989.68 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/989.68 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 989.68 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 195,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,456.85/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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