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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 991.20 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 991.20 and 198.59 is: 297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 991.20 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/991.20 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 991.20 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 196,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,842.41/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.80

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