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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 977.77 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 977.77 and 183.28 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 977.77 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/977.77 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 977.77 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 179,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,203.47/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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