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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.82, 977.71 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.82, 977.71 and 189.58 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.82 : 977.71 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.82/977.71 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.82x = 977.71 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.82x = 185,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,354.26/651.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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