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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.25, 958.88 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.25, 958.88 and 183.25 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.25 : 958.88 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.25/958.88 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.25x = 958.88 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.25x = 175,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,713.84/639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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