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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.24, 982.68 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.24, 982.68 and 192.90 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.24 : 982.68 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.24/982.68 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.24x = 982.68 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.24x = 189,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,557.49/655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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