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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 991.12 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 991.12 and 198.48 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 991.12 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/991.12 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 991.12 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 196,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,717.50/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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