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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.81 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.81 and 190.95 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.81 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.81 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.81 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 187,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,088.87/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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