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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.14, 966.38 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.14, 966.38 and 181.92 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.14 : 966.38 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.14/966.38 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.14x = 966.38 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.14x = 175,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,803.85/644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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