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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.56 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.56 and 195.12 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.56 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.56 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.56 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 190,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,546.39/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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