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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.91, 976.41 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.91, 976.41 and 188.70 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.91 : 976.41 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.91/976.41 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.91x = 976.41 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.91x = 184,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,248.57/650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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