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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 976.22 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 976.22 and 188.66 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 976.22 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/976.22 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 976.22 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 184,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,173.67/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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