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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 982.80 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 982.80 and 193.02 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 982.80 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/982.80 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 982.80 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 189,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,700.06/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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