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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.92, 976.53 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.92, 976.53 and 188.71 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.92 : 976.53 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.92/976.53 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.92x = 976.53 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.92x = 184,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,275.62/650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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