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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 985.09 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 985.09 and 194.51 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 985.09 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/985.09 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 985.09 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 191,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,610.17/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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