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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 989.62 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 989.62 and 197.62 is: 296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 989.62 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/989.62 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 989.62 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 195,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,562.77/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.38

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