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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 990.32 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 990.32 and 197.87 is: 296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 990.32 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/990.32 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 990.32 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 195,948.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,948.68/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.84

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