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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.47, 983.07 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.47, 983.07 and 193.23 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.47 : 983.07 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.47/983.07 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.47x = 983.07 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.47x = 189,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,958.62/655.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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