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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 980.99 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 980.99 and 191.76 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 980.99 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/980.99 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 980.99 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 188,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,113.68/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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