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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.47, 983.21 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.47, 983.21 and 193.25 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.47 : 983.21 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.47/983.21 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.47x = 983.21 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.47x = 190,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008.27/655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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