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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 977.14 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 977.14 and 189.16 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 977.14 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/977.14 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 977.14 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 184,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,832.37/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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