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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.63, 980.43 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.63, 980.43 and 191.39 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.63 : 980.43 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.63/980.43 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.63x = 980.43 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.63x = 187,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,644.50/653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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