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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.13, 975.35 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.13, 975.35 and 187.92 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.13 : 975.35 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.13/975.35 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.13x = 975.35 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.13x = 183,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,287.77/650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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