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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 990.23 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 990.23 and 197.84 is: 296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 990.23 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/990.23 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 990.23 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 195,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,908.59/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.80

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