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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 981.27 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 981.27 and 191.91 is: 287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 981.27 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/981.27 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 981.27 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 188,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,315.53/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.88

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