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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650, 975 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650, 975 and 194 is: 291

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 975 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/975 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 975 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 189,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,150/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291

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