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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.13, 989.87 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.13, 989.87 and 197.75 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.13 : 989.87 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.13/989.87 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.13x = 989.87 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.13x = 195,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,749.76/660.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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