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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.07 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.07 and 189.39 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.07 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.07 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.07 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 183,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,342.78/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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