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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639, 958.50 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639, 958.50 and 183 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639 : 958.50 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639/958.50 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639x = 958.50 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639x = 175,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405.50/639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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