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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.68, 983.34 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.68, 983.34 and 193.44 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.68 : 983.34 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.68/983.34 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.68x = 983.34 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.68x = 190,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,217.29/655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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