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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.84, 973.43 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.84, 973.43 and 186.65 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.84 : 973.43 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.84/973.43 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.84x = 973.43 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.84x = 181,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,689.78/648.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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