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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 989.70 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 989.70 and 197.59 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 989.70 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/989.70 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 989.70 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 195,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,554.82/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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