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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 983.52 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 983.52 and 193.63 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 983.52 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/983.52 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 983.52 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 190,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437.00/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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