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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.75, 976.14 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.75, 976.14 and 194.75 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 976.14 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/976.14 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 976.14 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 190,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,103.27/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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