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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.95, 976.48 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.95, 976.48 and 188.77 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.95 : 976.48 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.95/976.48 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.95x = 976.48 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.95x = 184,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,327.22/650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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