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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.23, 978.17 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.23, 978.17 and 190.05 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.23 : 978.17 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.23/978.17 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.23x = 978.17 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.23x = 185,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,903.72/652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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