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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 996.19 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 996.19 and 195.58 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 996.19 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/996.19 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 996.19 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 194,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,831.12/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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