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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 998.93 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 998.93 and 197.46 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 998.93 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/998.93 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 998.93 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 197,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,247.73/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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