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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.25, 982.80 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.25, 982.80 and 193.03 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.25 : 982.80 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.25/982.80 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.25x = 982.80 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.25x = 189,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,709.88/655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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