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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 989.84 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 989.84 and 197.80 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 989.84 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/989.84 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 989.84 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 195,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790.35/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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