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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.27, 978.58 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.27, 978.58 and 190.09 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.27 : 978.58 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.27/978.58 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.27x = 978.58 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.27x = 186,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,017.32/652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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