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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 991.14 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 991.14 and 198.54 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 991.14 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/991.14 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 991.14 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 196,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,780.94/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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