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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 978.06 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 978.06 and 189.99 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 978.06 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/978.06 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 978.06 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 185,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,821.62/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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