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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 977.54 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 977.54 and 189.47 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 977.54 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/977.54 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 977.54 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 185,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,214.50/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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