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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.27 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.27 and 182.11 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.27 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.27 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.27 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 175,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,967.43/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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