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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.54, 993.57 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.54, 993.57 and 193.89 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.54 : 993.57 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.54/993.57 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.54x = 993.57 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.54x = 192,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,639.54/662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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