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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.97, 977.91 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.97, 977.91 and 189.74 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.97 : 977.91 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.97/977.91 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.97x = 977.91 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.97x = 185,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,543.75/651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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