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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.33, 982.91 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.33, 982.91 and 186.81 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.33 : 982.91 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.33/982.91 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.33x = 982.91 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.33x = 183,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,616.48/655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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