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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.60, 983.55 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.60, 983.55 and 193.39 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.60 : 983.55 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.60/983.55 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.60x = 983.55 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.60x = 190,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,203.82/655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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