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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 979.29 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 979.29 and 190.69 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 979.29 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/979.29 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 979.29 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 186,740.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,740.81/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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