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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.74, 973.23 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.74, 973.23 and 186.52 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.74 : 973.23 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.74/973.23 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.74x = 973.23 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.74x = 181,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,524.43/648.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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