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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.31, 968.01 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.31, 968.01 and 183.13 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.31 : 968.01 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.31/968.01 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.31x = 968.01 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.31x = 177,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,271.67/645.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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