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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.56 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.56 and 192.88 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.56 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.56 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.56 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 189,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,516.17/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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