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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.92, 979.54 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.92, 979.54 and 190.69 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.92 : 979.54 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.92/979.54 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.92x = 979.54 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.92x = 186,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,788.48/652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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