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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.41, 976.83 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.41, 976.83 and 189.08 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.41 : 976.83 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.41/976.83 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.41x = 976.83 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.41x = 184,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,699.02/651.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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