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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 968.04 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 968.04 and 189.36 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 968.04 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/968.04 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 968.04 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 183,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,308.05/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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