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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.45, 974.10 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.45, 974.10 and 187.30 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.45 : 974.10 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.45/974.10 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.45x = 974.10 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.45x = 182,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,444.06/649.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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