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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.33, 984.67 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.33, 984.67 and 194.13 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.33 : 984.67 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.33/984.67 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.33x = 984.67 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.33x = 191,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,153.50/656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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