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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.02, 981.17 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.02, 981.17 and 191.82 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.02 : 981.17 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.02/981.17 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.02x = 981.17 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.02x = 188,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,207.07/654.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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