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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 989.68 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 989.68 and 197.55 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 989.68 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/989.68 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 989.68 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 195,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,511.28/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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