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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.12, 982.80 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.12, 982.80 and 192.90 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.12 : 982.80 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.12/982.80 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.12x = 982.80 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.12x = 189,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,576.24/655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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