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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 987.03 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 987.03 and 189.47 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 987.03 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/987.03 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 987.03 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 187,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,015.35/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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