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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.13, 977.99 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.13, 977.99 and 189.94 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.13 : 977.99 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.13/977.99 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.13x = 977.99 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.13x = 185,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,759.42/652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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