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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.67, 976.15 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.67, 976.15 and 188.45 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.67 : 976.15 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.67/976.15 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.67x = 976.15 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.67x = 183,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,959.97/650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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