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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.98, 979.52 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.98, 979.52 and 190.77 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.98 : 979.52 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.98/979.52 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.98x = 979.52 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.98x = 186,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,863.03/652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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