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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 968.50 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 968.50 and 183.48 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 968.50 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/968.50 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 968.50 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 177,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,700.38/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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