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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.08, 957.12 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.08, 957.12 and 182.08 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.08 : 957.12 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.08/957.12 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.08x = 957.12 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.08x = 174,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,272.41/638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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