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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.27 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.27 and 186.28 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.27 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.27 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.27 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 182,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,977.26/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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