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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.33, 979.89 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.33, 979.89 and 190.98 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.33 : 979.89 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.33/979.89 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.33x = 979.89 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.33x = 187,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,139.39/653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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