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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.51, 972.61 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.51, 972.61 and 186.27 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.51 : 972.61 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.51/972.61 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.51x = 972.61 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.51x = 181,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,168.06/648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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