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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.23, 974.01 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.23, 974.01 and 187.01 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.23 : 974.01 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.23/974.01 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.23x = 974.01 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.23x = 182,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,149.61/649.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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