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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 983.50 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 983.50 and 193.48 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 983.50 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/983.50 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 983.50 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 190,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,287.58/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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