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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.26, 984.18 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.26, 984.18 and 193.93 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.26 : 984.18 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.26/984.18 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.26x = 984.18 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.26x = 190,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,862.03/656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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