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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 968.31 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 968.31 and 183.33 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 968.31 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/968.31 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 968.31 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 177,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,520.27/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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