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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.79, 977.78 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.79, 977.78 and 189.51 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.79 : 977.78 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.79/977.78 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.79x = 977.78 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.79x = 185,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,298.22/651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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