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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.11, 981.32 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.11, 981.32 and 191.94 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.11 : 981.32 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.11/981.32 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.11x = 981.32 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.11x = 188,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,354.56/654.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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