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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.25, 975.54 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.25, 975.54 and 188.07 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 975.54 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/975.54 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 975.54 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 183,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,469.81/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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