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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 972.07 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 972.07 and 185.79 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 972.07 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/972.07 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 972.07 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 180,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604.07/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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