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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.83, 989.91 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.83, 989.91 and 197.61 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.83 : 989.91 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.83/989.91 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.83x = 989.91 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.83x = 195,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,616.12/659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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