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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 990.08 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 990.08 and 197.86 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 990.08 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/990.08 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 990.08 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 195,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,897.23/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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