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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 977.82 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 977.82 and 195.88 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 977.82 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/977.82 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 977.82 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 191,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,529.51/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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