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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.02, 958.51 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.02, 958.51 and 183.02 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.02 : 958.51 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.02/958.51 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.02x = 958.51 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.02x = 175,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,426.50/639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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