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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 991.04 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 991.04 and 198.48 is: 297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 991.04 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/991.04 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 991.04 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 196,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,701.62/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.73

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