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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.50, 983.34 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.50, 983.34 and 193.26 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.50 : 983.34 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.50/983.34 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.50x = 983.34 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.50x = 190,040.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,040.29/655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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