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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 976.41 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 976.41 and 188.69 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 976.41 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/976.41 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 976.41 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 184,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,233.92/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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