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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.69, 979.14 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.69, 979.14 and 190.41 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.69 : 979.14 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.69/979.14 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.69x = 979.14 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.69x = 186,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,438.05/652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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