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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 957.94 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 957.94 and 182.63 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 957.94 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/957.94 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 957.94 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 174,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,943.34/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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