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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.64, 983.24 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.64, 983.24 and 193.30 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.64 : 983.24 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.64/983.24 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.64x = 983.24 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.64x = 190,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,060.29/655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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