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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.21, 984.18 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.21, 984.18 and 193.87 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.21 : 984.18 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.21/984.18 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.21x = 984.18 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.21x = 190,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,802.98/656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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