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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.64, 983.46 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.64, 983.46 and 187.16 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.64 : 983.46 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.64/983.46 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.64x = 983.46 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.64x = 184,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,064.37/655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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