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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.97 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.97 and 192.39 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.97 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.97 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.97 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 188,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,917.04/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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