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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.67, 979.16 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.67, 979.16 and 190.44 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.67 : 979.16 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.67/979.16 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.67x = 979.16 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.67x = 186,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,471.71/652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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