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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.41, 974.19 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.41, 974.19 and 187.19 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.41 : 974.19 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.41/974.19 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.41x = 974.19 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.41x = 182,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,361.76/649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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