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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 976.71 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 976.71 and 188.90 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 976.71 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/976.71 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 976.71 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 184,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,500.01/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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