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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 973.06 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 973.06 and 186.63 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 973.06 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/973.06 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 973.06 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 181,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,602.19/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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