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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.05, 985.77 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.05, 985.77 and 194.84 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.05 : 985.77 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.05/985.77 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.05x = 985.77 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.05x = 192,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,070.35/657.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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