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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.28, 978.20 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.28, 978.20 and 189.94 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.28 : 978.20 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.28/978.20 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.28x = 978.20 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.28x = 185,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,795.91/652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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