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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.32, 975.57 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.32, 975.57 and 188.10 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.32 : 975.57 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.32/975.57 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.32x = 975.57 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.32x = 183,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,508.34/650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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