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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.75, 958.29 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.75, 958.29 and 182.75 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.75 : 958.29 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.75/958.29 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.75x = 958.29 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.75x = 175,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,127.50/638.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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