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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.22, 990.46 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.22, 990.46 and 197.96 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.22 : 990.46 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.22/990.46 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.22x = 990.46 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.22x = 196,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,071.49/660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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