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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.66, 979.02 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.66, 979.02 and 190.50 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.66 : 979.02 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.66/979.02 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.66x = 979.02 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.66x = 186,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,503.31/652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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