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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 991.31 and 198.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 991.31 and 198.61 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 991.31 = 198.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/991.31 = 198.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 991.31 × 198.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 196,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,880.61/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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