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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.93, 973.29 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.93, 973.29 and 186.69 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.93 : 973.29 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.93/973.29 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.93x = 973.29 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.93x = 181,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,703.51/648.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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