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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.38, 982.92 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.38, 982.92 and 193.19 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.38 : 982.92 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.38/982.92 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.38x = 982.92 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.38x = 189,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,890.31/655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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