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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.02, 978.13 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.02, 978.13 and 189.81 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.02 : 978.13 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.02/978.13 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.02x = 978.13 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.02x = 185,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,658.86/652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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