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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 974.96 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 974.96 and 187.78 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 974.96 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/974.96 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 974.96 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 183,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,077.05/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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