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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 977.79 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 977.79 and 189.69 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 977.79 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/977.79 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 977.79 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 185,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,476.99/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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