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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.11, 979.83 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.11, 979.83 and 190.88 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.11 : 979.83 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.11/979.83 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.11x = 979.83 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.11x = 187,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,029.95/653.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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