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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.89, 983.54 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.89, 983.54 and 193.51 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.89 : 983.54 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.89/983.54 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.89x = 983.54 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.89x = 190,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,321.85/655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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