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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.03, 975.19 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.03, 975.19 and 187.77 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.03 : 975.19 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.03/975.19 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.03x = 975.19 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.03x = 183,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,110.49/650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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