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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 983.79 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 983.79 and 193.67 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 983.79 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/983.79 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 983.79 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 190,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,528.65/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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