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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.59, 974.16 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.59, 974.16 and 187.25 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.59 : 974.16 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.59/974.16 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.59x = 974.16 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.59x = 182,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,409.02/649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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