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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.43, 977.01 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.43, 977.01 and 189.11 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.43 : 977.01 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.43/977.01 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.43x = 977.01 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.43x = 184,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,762.36/651.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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