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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 980.51 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 980.51 and 191.57 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 980.51 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/980.51 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 980.51 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 187,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,830.44/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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