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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 976.30 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 976.30 and 188.64 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 976.30 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/976.30 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 976.30 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 184,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,173.13/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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