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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 984.06 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 984.06 and 193.84 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 984.06 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/984.06 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 984.06 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 190,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,750.19/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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