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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.38 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.38 and 190.04 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.38 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.38 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.38 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 185,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,931.34/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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