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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 990.41 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 990.41 and 198.08 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 990.41 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/990.41 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 990.41 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 196,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174.47/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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