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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.21, 978.37 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.21, 978.37 and 189.97 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.21 : 978.37 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.21/978.37 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.21x = 978.37 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.21x = 185,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,860.95/652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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