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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651, 976.50 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651, 976.50 and 195 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 976.50 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/976.50 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 976.50 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 190,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,417.50/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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