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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.63, 975.86 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.63, 975.86 and 182.15 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.63 : 975.86 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.63/975.86 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.63x = 975.86 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.63x = 177,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,747.11/650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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