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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.16, 966.08 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.16, 966.08 and 188.16 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.16 : 966.08 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.16/966.08 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.16x = 966.08 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.16x = 181,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777.61/644.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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