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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.88, 973.35 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.88, 973.35 and 186.72 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.88 : 973.35 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.88/973.35 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.88x = 973.35 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.88x = 181,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,742.98/648.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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