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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.98, 985.47 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.98, 985.47 and 194.76 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.98 : 985.47 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.98/985.47 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.98x = 985.47 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.98x = 191,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,929.16/656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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