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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.37, 983.08 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.37, 983.08 and 210.73 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.37 : 983.08 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.37/983.08 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.37x = 983.08 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.37x = 207,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,164.45/655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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