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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.67, 977.65 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.67, 977.65 and 189.45 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.67 : 977.65 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.67/977.65 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.67x = 977.65 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.67x = 185,215.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,215.79/651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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