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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.78, 977.45 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.78, 977.45 and 189.44 is: 284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.78 : 977.45 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.78/977.45 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.78x = 977.45 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.78x = 185,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,168.13/651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.10

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