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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.77, 974.69 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.77, 974.69 and 187.54 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.77 : 974.69 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.77/974.69 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.77x = 974.69 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.77x = 182,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,793.36/649.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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