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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.81, 977.79 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.81, 977.79 and 189.60 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.81 : 977.79 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.81/977.79 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.81x = 977.79 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.81x = 185,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,388.98/651.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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