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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 997.31 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 997.31 and 196.33 is: 294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 997.31 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/997.31 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 997.31 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 195,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,799.87/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.45

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