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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.31, 983.02 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.31, 983.02 and 186.78 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.31 : 983.02 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.31/983.02 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.31x = 983.02 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.31x = 183,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,608.48/655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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