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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.13 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.13 and 191.87 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.13 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.13 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.13 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 188,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,249.41/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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