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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.71, 978.78 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.71, 978.78 and 190.38 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.71 : 978.78 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.71/978.78 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.71x = 978.78 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.71x = 186,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,340.14/652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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