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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.17, 973.58 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.17, 973.58 and 186.98 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.17 : 973.58 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.17/973.58 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.17x = 973.58 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.17x = 182,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,034.19/649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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