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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.32 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.32 and 188.73 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.32 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.32 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.32 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 184,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,260.87/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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