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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.41, 984.41 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.41, 984.41 and 187.85 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.41 : 984.41 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.41/984.41 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.41x = 984.41 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.41x = 184,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,923.32/656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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