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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.34, 975.44 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.34, 975.44 and 188.06 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.34 : 975.44 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.34/975.44 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.34x = 975.44 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.34x = 183,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,441.25/650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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