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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 981.94 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 981.94 and 198.63 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 981.94 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/981.94 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 981.94 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 195,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,037.34/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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