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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 972 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 972 and 192 is: 288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 972 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/972 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 972 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 186,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,624/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288

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