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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 981.88 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 981.88 and 192.35 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 981.88 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/981.88 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 981.88 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 188,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,864.37/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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