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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.50, 956.41 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.50, 956.41 and 181.50 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 956.41 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/956.41 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 956.41 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 173,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,588.42/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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