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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 990.89 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 990.89 and 192.21 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 990.89 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/990.89 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 990.89 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 190,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,458.97/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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