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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.29, 978.29 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.29, 978.29 and 190.10 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.29 : 978.29 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.29/978.29 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.29x = 978.29 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.29x = 185,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,970.70/652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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