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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.80, 982.24 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.80, 982.24 and 192.54 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.80 : 982.24 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.80/982.24 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.80x = 982.24 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.80x = 189,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119.82/654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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