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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.94, 974.76 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.94, 974.76 and 187.62 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.94 : 974.76 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.94/974.76 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.94x = 974.76 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.94x = 182,884.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,884.47/649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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