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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 981.26 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 981.26 and 191.99 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 981.26 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/981.26 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 981.26 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 188,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,386.24/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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