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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 984.33 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 984.33 and 194.01 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 984.33 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/984.33 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 984.33 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 190,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969.86/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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