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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.58, 980.22 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.58, 980.22 and 191.25 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.58 : 980.22 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.58/980.22 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.58x = 980.22 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.58x = 187,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,467.08/653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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