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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.10, 972.30 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.10, 972.30 and 185.88 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.10 : 972.30 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.10/972.30 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.10x = 972.30 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.10x = 180,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,731.12/648.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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