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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.33, 973.84 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.33, 973.84 and 187 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.33 : 973.84 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.33/973.84 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.33x = 973.84 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.33x = 182,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,108.08/649.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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