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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 977.31 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 977.31 and 189.23 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 977.31 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/977.31 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 977.31 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 184,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,933.70/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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