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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.69, 968.36 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.69, 968.36 and 183.36 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.69 : 968.36 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.69/968.36 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.69x = 968.36 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.69x = 177,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,558.49/645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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