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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.49, 981.71 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.49, 981.71 and 192.28 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.49 : 981.71 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.49/981.71 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.49x = 981.71 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.49x = 188,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,763.20/654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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