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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.28, 979.69 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.28, 979.69 and 190.94 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.28 : 979.69 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.28/979.69 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.28x = 979.69 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.28x = 187,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,062.01/653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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