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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.98, 978.02 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.98, 978.02 and 189.77 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.98 : 978.02 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.98/978.02 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.98x = 978.02 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.98x = 185,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,593.02/651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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