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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 978.23 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 978.23 and 189.93 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 978.23 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/978.23 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 978.23 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 185,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,794.27/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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