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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 962.79 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 962.79 and 185.75 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 962.79 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/962.79 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 962.79 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 178,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,837.31/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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