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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.65, 982.12 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.65, 982.12 and 192.43 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.65 : 982.12 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.65/982.12 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.65x = 982.12 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.65x = 188,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,987.16/654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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