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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.19, 975.49 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.19, 975.49 and 187.99 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.19 : 975.49 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.19/975.49 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.19x = 975.49 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.19x = 183,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,380.51/650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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