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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.18, 978.13 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.18, 978.13 and 189.86 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.18 : 978.13 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.18/978.13 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.18x = 978.13 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.18x = 185,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,707.76/652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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