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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.83, 974.59 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.83, 974.59 and 187.50 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.83 : 974.59 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.83/974.59 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.83x = 974.59 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.83x = 182,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,735.63/649.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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