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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.89, 973.16 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.89, 973.16 and 186.55 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.89 : 973.16 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.89/973.16 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.89x = 973.16 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.89x = 181,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,538.13/648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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