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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.11, 978.17 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.11, 978.17 and 189.89 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.11 : 978.17 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.11/978.17 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.11x = 978.17 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.11x = 185,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,742.53/652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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