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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.61, 977.28 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.61, 977.28 and 189.33 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.61 : 977.28 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.61/977.28 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.61x = 977.28 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.61x = 185,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,028.42/651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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