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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.87, 973.46 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.87, 973.46 and 186.63 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.87 : 973.46 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.87/973.46 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.87x = 973.46 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.87x = 181,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,675.91/648.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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