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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.27 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.27 and 192.58 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.27 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.27 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.27 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 189,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,160.65/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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