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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.17, 978.41 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.17, 978.41 and 189.95 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.17 : 978.41 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.17/978.41 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.17x = 978.41 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.17x = 185,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,850.48/652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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