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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.74, 980.62 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.74, 980.62 and 191.47 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.74 : 980.62 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.74/980.62 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.74x = 980.62 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.74x = 187,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,757.34/653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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