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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 973.56 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 973.56 and 186.87 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 973.56 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/973.56 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 973.56 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 181,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,929.16/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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