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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.64, 975.81 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.64, 975.81 and 188.34 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.64 : 975.81 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.64/975.81 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.64x = 975.81 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.64x = 183,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,784.06/650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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