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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 973.16 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 973.16 and 186.48 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 973.16 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/973.16 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 973.16 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 181,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,472.96/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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