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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.50, 972.75 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.50, 972.75 and 192.50 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.50 : 972.75 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.50/972.75 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.50x = 972.75 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.50x = 187,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,254.38/648.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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