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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.58, 974.25 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.58, 974.25 and 187.24 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.58 : 974.25 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.58/974.25 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.58x = 974.25 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.58x = 182,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,421.12/649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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