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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.55, 978.92 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.55, 978.92 and 190.27 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.55 : 978.92 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.55/978.92 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.55x = 978.92 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.55x = 186,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,259.11/652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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