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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 973.16 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 973.16 and 186.49 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 973.16 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/973.16 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 973.16 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 181,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,484.61/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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