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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.47, 976.95 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.47, 976.95 and 189.09 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.47 : 976.95 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.47/976.95 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.47x = 976.95 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.47x = 184,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,731.48/651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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