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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.78, 978.95 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.78, 978.95 and 190.44 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.78 : 978.95 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.78/978.95 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.78x = 978.95 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.78x = 186,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,431.24/652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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