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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.98, 973.48 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.98, 973.48 and 186.80 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.98 : 973.48 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.98/973.48 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.98x = 973.48 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.98x = 181,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,846.06/648.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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