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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.69, 972.88 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.69, 972.88 and 186.45 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.69 : 972.88 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.69/972.88 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.69x = 972.88 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.69x = 181,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,393.48/648.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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