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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 972.44 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 972.44 and 186.03 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 972.44 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/972.44 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 972.44 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 180,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,903.01/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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