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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 981.65 and 192.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 981.65 and 192.15 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 981.65 = 192.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/981.65 = 192.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 981.65 × 192.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 188,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,623.09/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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