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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.34, 978.56 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.34, 978.56 and 190.12 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.34 : 978.56 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.34/978.56 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.34x = 978.56 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.34x = 186,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,043.83/652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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