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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.28, 972.39 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.28, 972.39 and 186.06 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.28 : 972.39 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.28/972.39 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.28x = 972.39 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.28x = 180,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,922.88/648.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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