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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.62, 983.52 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.62, 983.52 and 193.43 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.62 : 983.52 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.62/983.52 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.62x = 983.52 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.62x = 190,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,244.73/655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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