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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.39, 975.59 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.39, 975.59 and 188.18 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.39 : 975.59 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.39/975.59 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.39x = 975.59 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.39x = 183,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,580.71/650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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