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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 973.19 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 973.19 and 186.54 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 973.19 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/973.19 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 973.19 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 181,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,537.93/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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