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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.20, 967.85 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.20, 967.85 and 183.02 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.20 : 967.85 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.20/967.85 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.20x = 967.85 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.20x = 177,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,137.41/645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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