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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 981.99 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 981.99 and 192.45 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 981.99 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/981.99 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 981.99 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 188,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,983.98/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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