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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.75, 977.61 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.75, 977.61 and 189.54 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.75 : 977.61 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.75/977.61 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.75x = 977.61 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.75x = 185,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,296.20/651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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