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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.30, 977.10 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.30, 977.10 and 206.61 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.30 : 977.10 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.30/977.10 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.30x = 977.10 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.30x = 201,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,878.63/651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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