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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.73, 983.73 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.73, 983.73 and 193.52 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.73 : 983.73 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.73/983.73 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.73x = 983.73 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.73x = 190,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,371.43/655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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