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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 975.84 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 975.84 and 188.44 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 975.84 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/975.84 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 975.84 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 183,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,887.29/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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