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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 961.85 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 961.85 and 185.13 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 961.85 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/961.85 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 961.85 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 178,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,062.02/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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