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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.80, 982.31 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.80, 982.31 and 192.60 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.80 : 982.31 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.80/982.31 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.80x = 982.31 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.80x = 189,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,191.94/654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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