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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.83, 979.26 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.83, 979.26 and 190.56 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.83 : 979.26 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.83/979.26 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.83x = 979.26 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.83x = 186,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,604.26/652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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