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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.38, 978.41 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.38, 978.41 and 190.03 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.38 : 978.41 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.38/978.41 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.38x = 978.41 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.38x = 185,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,927.25/652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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