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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.08, 973.56 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.08, 973.56 and 186.90 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.08 : 973.56 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.08/973.56 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.08x = 973.56 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.08x = 181,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,958.36/649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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