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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.98, 974.74 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.98, 974.74 and 187.64 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.98 : 974.74 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.98/974.74 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.98x = 974.74 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.98x = 182,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,900.21/649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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