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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 989.67 and 197.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 989.67 and 197.57 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 989.67 = 197.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/989.67 = 197.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 989.67 × 197.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 195,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,524.15/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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