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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.95, 984.09 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.95, 984.09 and 193.76 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.95 : 984.09 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.95/984.09 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.95x = 984.09 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.95x = 190,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,672.36/655.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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