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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.38, 966.52 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.38, 966.52 and 182.14 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.38 : 966.52 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.38/966.52 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.38x = 966.52 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.38x = 176,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,041.50/644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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