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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.56, 983.50 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.56, 983.50 and 193.32 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.56 : 983.50 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.56/983.50 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.56x = 983.50 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.56x = 190,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,130.22/655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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