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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.67, 972.80 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.67, 972.80 and 186.32 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.67 : 972.80 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.67/972.80 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.67x = 972.80 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.67x = 181,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,251.16/648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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