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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.46, 972.84 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.46, 972.84 and 186.24 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.46 : 972.84 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.46/972.84 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.46x = 972.84 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.46x = 181,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,181.72/648.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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