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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 984.94 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 984.94 and 194.40 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 984.94 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/984.94 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 984.94 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 191,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,472.34/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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