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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.49 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.49 and 198.64 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.49 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.49 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.49 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 196,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,944.24/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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