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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.17, 984.26 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.17, 984.26 and 193.97 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.17 : 984.26 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.17/984.26 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.17x = 984.26 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.17x = 190,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,916.91/656.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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