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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.36, 978.58 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.36, 978.58 and 190.14 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.36 : 978.58 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.36/978.58 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.36x = 978.58 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.36x = 186,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,067.20/652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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