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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 974.38 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 974.38 and 187.33 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 974.38 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/974.38 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 974.38 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 182,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,531.51/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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