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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.26, 982.73 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.26, 982.73 and 192.91 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.26 : 982.73 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.26/982.73 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.26x = 982.73 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.26x = 189,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,572.57/655.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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