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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.33, 967.91 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.33, 967.91 and 183.14 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.33 : 967.91 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.33/967.91 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.33x = 967.91 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.33x = 177,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,263.04/645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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