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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 985.50 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 985.50 and 194.92 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 985.50 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/985.50 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 985.50 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 192,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,093.66/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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