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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.77, 980.76 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.77, 980.76 and 191.55 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.77 : 980.76 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.77/980.76 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.77x = 980.76 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.77x = 187,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,864.58/653.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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