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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.95, 989.92 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.95, 989.92 and 197.73 is: 296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.95 : 989.92 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.95/989.92 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.95x = 989.92 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.95x = 195,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732.68/659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.59

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