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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 984.36 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 984.36 and 194.01 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 984.36 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/984.36 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 984.36 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 190,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,975.68/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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