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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.80, 977.52 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.80, 977.52 and 189.50 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.80 : 977.52 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.80/977.52 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.80x = 977.52 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.80x = 185,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,235.15/651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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