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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.68 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.68 and 188.84 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.68 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.68 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.68 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 184,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,436.25/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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