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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.71, 974.74 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.71, 974.74 and 187.53 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.71 : 974.74 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.71/974.74 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.71x = 974.74 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.71x = 182,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,793.23/649.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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