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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.81, 973.22 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.81, 973.22 and 186.65 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.81 : 973.22 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.81/973.22 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.81x = 973.22 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.81x = 181,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,654.84/648.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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