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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.21, 984.21 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.21, 984.21 and 193.90 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.21 : 984.21 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.21/984.21 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.21x = 984.21 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.21x = 190,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,840.29/656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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