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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.47 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.47 and 188.75 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.47 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.47 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.47 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 184,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,308.71/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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