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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 973.50 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 973.50 and 193 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 973.50 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/973.50 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 973.50 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 187,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,885.50/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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