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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.10, 980.92 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.10, 980.92 and 191.74 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.10 : 980.92 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.10/980.92 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.10x = 980.92 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.10x = 188,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,081.60/654.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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