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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.14 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.14 and 191.84 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.14 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.14 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.14 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 188,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,221.90/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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