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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 979.00 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 979.00 and 190.49 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 979.00 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/979.00 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 979.00 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 186,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,485.41/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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