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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.63, 974.21 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.63, 974.21 and 187.28 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.63 : 974.21 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.63/974.21 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.63x = 974.21 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.63x = 182,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,449.11/649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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