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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.55, 968.34 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.55, 968.34 and 183.33 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.55 : 968.34 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.55/968.34 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.55x = 968.34 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.55x = 177,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,525.72/645.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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