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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 957.01 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 957.01 and 182.02 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 957.01 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/957.01 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 957.01 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 174,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,194.96/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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