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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.72, 976.10 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.72, 976.10 and 188.54 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.72 : 976.10 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.72/976.10 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.72x = 976.10 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.72x = 184,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,033.89/650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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