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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.19, 990.37 and 197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.19, 990.37 and 197.98 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.19 : 990.37 = 197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.19/990.37 = 197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.19x = 990.37 × 197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.19x = 196,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,072.46/660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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