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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.73, 991.14 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.73, 991.14 and 198.58 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.73 : 991.14 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.73/991.14 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.73x = 991.14 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.73x = 196,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,816.43/660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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