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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.81, 979.23 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.81, 979.23 and 190.66 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.81 : 979.23 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.81/979.23 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.81x = 979.23 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.81x = 186,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,699.99/652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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