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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.19, 972.30 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.19, 972.30 and 185.98 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.19 : 972.30 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.19/972.30 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.19x = 972.30 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.19x = 180,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,827.42/648.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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