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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.91, 973.23 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.91, 973.23 and 186.72 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.91 : 973.23 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.91/973.23 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.91x = 973.23 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.91x = 181,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,723.68/648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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