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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 967.86 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 967.86 and 183.12 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 967.86 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/967.86 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 967.86 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 177,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,234.52/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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