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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 982.40 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 982.40 and 192.68 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 982.40 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/982.40 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 982.40 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 189,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,290.32/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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