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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.28, 982.81 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.28, 982.81 and 193.06 is: 289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.28 : 982.81 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.28/982.81 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.28x = 982.81 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.28x = 189,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,739.08/655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.55

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