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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.26, 973.90 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.26, 973.90 and 187.05 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.26 : 973.90 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.26/973.90 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.26x = 973.90 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.26x = 182,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,168.00/649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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