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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.83, 973.09 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.83, 973.09 and 186.51 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.83 : 973.09 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.83/973.09 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.83x = 973.09 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.83x = 181,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,491.02/648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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