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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 977.07 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 977.07 and 189.09 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 977.07 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/977.07 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 977.07 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 184,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,754.88/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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