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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 975.08 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 975.08 and 187.84 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 975.08 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/975.08 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 975.08 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 183,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,155.65/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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