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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.75, 983.53 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.75, 983.53 and 193.51 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.75 : 983.53 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.75/983.53 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.75x = 983.53 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.75x = 190,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,327.67/655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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