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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 974.36 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 974.36 and 187.47 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 974.36 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/974.36 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 974.36 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 182,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,662.33/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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