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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.30, 972.50 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.30, 972.50 and 186.08 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.30 : 972.50 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.30/972.50 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.30x = 972.50 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.30x = 180,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,964.30/648.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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