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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.89, 976.34 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.89, 976.34 and 188.70 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.89 : 976.34 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.89/976.34 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.89x = 976.34 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.89x = 184,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,235.36/650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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