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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.66, 976.14 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.66, 976.14 and 188.46 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.66 : 976.14 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.66/976.14 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.66x = 976.14 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.66x = 183,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,963.34/650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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