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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 979.74 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 979.74 and 190.95 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 979.74 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/979.74 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 979.74 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 187,081.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,081.35/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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