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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 981.63 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 981.63 and 192.22 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 981.63 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/981.63 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 981.63 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 188,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,686.46/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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