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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.77, 989.34 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.77, 989.34 and 197.43 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.77 : 989.34 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.77/989.34 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.77x = 989.34 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.77x = 195,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,325.40/659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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