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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.09, 983.96 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.09, 983.96 and 193.73 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.09 : 983.96 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.09/983.96 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.09x = 983.96 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.09x = 190,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624.06/656.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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