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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 979.15 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 979.15 and 190.58 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 979.15 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/979.15 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 979.15 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 186,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,604.71/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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