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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.33, 978.56 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.33, 978.56 and 189.98 is: 284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.33 : 978.56 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.33/978.56 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.33x = 978.56 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.33x = 185,908.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,908.33/652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.99

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