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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 977.93 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 977.93 and 189.70 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 977.93 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/977.93 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 977.93 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 185,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,514.31/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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