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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978.18 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978.18 and 190.06 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978.18 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978.18 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978.18 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 185,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,912.89/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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