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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.32, 978.65 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.32, 978.65 and 190.13 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.32 : 978.65 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.32/978.65 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.32x = 978.65 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.32x = 186,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,064.88/652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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