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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.50, 977.26 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.50, 977.26 and 195.50 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.50 : 977.26 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.50/977.26 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.50x = 977.26 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.50x = 191,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,054.33/651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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