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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 985.48 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 985.48 and 194.80 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 985.48 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/985.48 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 985.48 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 191,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,971.50/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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