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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.20, 982.96 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.20, 982.96 and 193 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.20 : 982.96 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.20/982.96 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.20x = 982.96 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.20x = 189,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,711.28/655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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