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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.34, 984.69 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.34, 984.69 and 194.11 is: 291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.34 : 984.69 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.34/984.69 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.34x = 984.69 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.34x = 191,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,141.25/656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.22

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