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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.25, 977.04 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.25, 977.04 and 195.25 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.25 : 977.04 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.25/977.04 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.25x = 977.04 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.25x = 190,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,766.08/651.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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