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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.21, 975.16 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.21, 975.16 and 187.88 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.21 : 975.16 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.21/975.16 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.21x = 975.16 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.21x = 183,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,214.87/650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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