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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 968.42 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 968.42 and 183.39 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 968.42 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/968.42 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 968.42 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 177,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,595.37/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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