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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.61, 972.77 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.61, 972.77 and 186.39 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.61 : 972.77 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.61/972.77 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.61x = 972.77 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.61x = 181,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,314.60/648.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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