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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.84, 976.12 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.84, 976.12 and 188.52 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.84 : 976.12 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.84/976.12 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.84x = 976.12 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.84x = 184,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,018.14/650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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