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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 979.56 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 979.56 and 190.73 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 979.56 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/979.56 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 979.56 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 186,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,826.58/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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