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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.73 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.73 and 192.93 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.73 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.73 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.73 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 189,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,597.13/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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