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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 959.25 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 959.25 and 183.50 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 959.25 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/959.25 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 959.25 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 176,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,022.38/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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