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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.41, 983.02 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.41, 983.02 and 193.10 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.41 : 983.02 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.41/983.02 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.41x = 983.02 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.41x = 189,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,816.25/655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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