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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.11, 985.49 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.11, 985.49 and 194.76 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.11 : 985.49 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.11/985.49 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.11x = 985.49 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.11x = 191,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,933.06/657.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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